Sorry Joe but you are a white in America, market research proves you're not "white America". Much like Randy you THINK you are the norm when in fact you are the exception. Black and President are not two words white America is ready to use in a contiguous block.
No offense but that's the truth.
I think "white America" is more ready than you think, WOW. But so far the only blacks who have thrown their hat in the ring are political lightweights like Jackson and Sharpton, neither of who were qualified. But even as lightweights, I do think they are laying the groundwork for the future. I could see a black president being elected within the next 4-8 years, provided that a qualified one makes the run. I believe a lot of folks would support Powell running for office, if he had ambitions to do so.
What won't happen, at least not anytime within the next 50 years IMO, is the election of a female president.